used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
anew
From this reading IT IS MORNING AGAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
a young person of either sex
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Ernestine grew so much worse in the course of the night that Gretchen did not leave her again.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ernestine grew so much worse in the course of the night that Gretchen did not leave her again.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew her with him to Ernestine's study.
Ernestine
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From this reading Ernestine grew so much worse in the course of the night that Gretchen did not leave her again.
Ernestine's
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From this reading He drew her with him to Ernestine's study.
give expression to
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
set up or found
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
Gretchen
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From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Ernestine grew so much worse in the course of the night that Gretchen did not leave her again.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drew her with him to Ernestine's study.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ernestine grew so much worse in the course of the night that Gretchen did not leave her again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He drew her with him to Ernestine's study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ernestine grew so much worse in the course of the night that Gretchen did not leave her again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT IS MORNING AGAIN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT IS MORNING AGAIN.
immediately past
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
go away from a place
From this reading Ernestine grew so much worse in the course of the night that Gretchen did not leave her again.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
Moellner
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From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IT IS MORNING AGAIN.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ernestine grew so much worse in the course of the night that Gretchen did not leave her again.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ernestine grew so much worse in the course of the night that Gretchen did not leave her again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ernestine grew so much worse in the course of the night that Gretchen did not leave her again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ernestine grew so much worse in the course of the night that Gretchen did not leave her again.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ernestine grew so much worse in the course of the night that Gretchen did not leave her again.
Staatsraethin
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From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He drew her with him to Ernestine's study.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ernestine grew so much worse in the course of the night that Gretchen did not leave her again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
look attentively
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
at the time that
From this reading When at last the rays of the rising sun shone through the heavy curtains of the room, the Staatsraethin released the poor child from her painful watch, and she was free to hasten to her lover.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He drew her with him to Ernestine's study.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Ernestine grew so much worse in the course of the night that Gretchen did not leave her again.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A call from Moellner to Gretchen separated the young people before they found words to express what they felt.
